Romeo and Juliet Acts 4-5 Quiz

4.1

Paris tells Friar Laurence about his upcoming marriage to Juliet. Juliet arrives, desperate to avoid the marriage, and Friar Laurence gives her a potion that will make her appear dead so she can escape with Romeo.

Paris arrives at Friar Laurence’s cell to arrange his wedding to Juliet. What reason does he give for his haste?

he and Lord Capulet want to maker her feel better from Tybalt’s death

Outline the plan that Friar Laurence comes up with for Juliet.

1. Go home, act as though everything is fine, say that you’ll marry Paris

2. Tomorrow (Wednesday), sleep alone, without Nurse

3. Drink the liquid in the vial (you will “sleep for 42 hourse)

4. Paris will find you “dead” in the morning, and you will be buried in your family tomb

5. I (Friar) will send Romeo a letter explaining the plan in the meantime

6. Romeo will come back, and he and I will be there when you wake up

7. You and Romeo will flee to Mantua

4.2

Juliet returns home and pretends to agree to marry Paris. Capulet is so pleased that he moves the wedding up to the next day.

What is the reason for Lord Capulet's change in the wedding plans, and what is Lady Capulet’s response to this change in plans?

• he is so relieved that Juliet has accepted Paris’ proposal

• she wishes he would wait until Thursday so she has time to prepare the food

4.3

Juliet is alone in her room and worries the potion may kill her or that she might wake up in the tomb. She overcomes her fears and drinks the potion.

What worries does Juliet have concerning the potion that Friar Laurence gave her? What does Juliet plan to do in case the potion does not work?

• the potioin won’t work

• the Friar has poisoned it

• she plans to leave a dagger by her bed, pretending that she stabbed herself

What vision gives her the strength to go ahead and drink the potion? Why does seeing this cause her to push through?

• Tybalt’s ghost is hunting Romeo, she desperately shouts for him to stop

• causes her to drink because she wants to see/rescue Romeo as soon as possible

4.4

The Capulet household prepares for the wedding early in the morning, unaware that Juliet has taken the potion.

What is the Nurse’s name, and what is the household's mood early Wednesday morning?

• Angelica

• happy & excited for the wedding

• Lord Capulet calling Nurse by her name symbolizes the family bonding and healing from Tybalt’s death

• ironic because it’s doing complete opposite for Juliet

4.5

The Nurse finds Juliet apparently dead. Her family and Paris mourn her, and the wedding is changed into a funeral.

Describe how Juliet is found and by whom.

• in her bed with curtains closed

• in her same clothes from yesterday

• she’s cold, stiff, and lifeless; looks dead

• found by Nurse

Who tries to console the Capulets by saying Juliet is better off in heaven? How is dramatic irony present in his response?

• Friar Laurence

• the readers know that he knows that Juliet is not really dead, Capulets and Paris don’t

Describe how the wedding preparations change after they find Juliet and explain how Act 4 ends.

• the wedding is canceled

• the family will bury Juliet

• Act 4 ends with Peter and the musicians arguing over what music to play

5.1

Romeo hears that Juliet is dead and believes the news is true. He buys poison from an apothecary and plans to die beside her.

What was Romeo’s dream, and how is it ironic?

• vision/inference that something good was about to happen

• ironic because shortly after, Balthasar informs him of Juliet’s death

Who will Romeo get the poison from, and how will he get it?

• an apothecary

• by paying him greatly, which would likely persuade him because he’s poor

5.2

Friar John tells Friar Laurence that he could not deliver the letter explaining the plan to Romeo. Friar Laurence realizes the plan has failed and rushes to the tomb.

What happens to Friar John and the letter he is supposed to deliver to Romeo? What is Friar Laurence’s reaction to the news?

• Friar John was quarantined with his other Friar friend for risk of being in contact with the sick

• he was never able to deliver Friar Laurence’s letter to Romeo

• Friar Laurence reacts with anger and fear/apprehension for what may happen

How long will it be before Juliet wakes up?

within 3 hours

5.3

At the tomb, Romeo kills Paris and drinks poison, dying next to Juliet. Juliet wakes, sees Romeo dead, and kills herself with his dagger. The families learn the truth and end their feud.

Explain Paris’ feelings for Juliet based on his reaction after she died and his portrayal here at her tomb.

• Paris is truly in love with Juliet

• deeply depressed by her death

• he shows is dedication and devotion towards her by promising to visit every night

What does Romeo have with him in addition to the torch, ax, and crowbar? 

a suicide letter for his father

Why does Paris think Romeo has come to the Capulet tomb?

to disrespect/harm the bodies

What happens between Paris and Romeo? What does Paris ask of Romeo?

• they fight

• Romeo kills Paris

• Paris asks him to lay him in the tomb with Juliet

What does Romeo notice about Juliet?

she’s still beautiful and lively-looking, even in “death”

Friar Laurence becomes increasingly agitated. What is causing him to react this way? What does Friar Laurence suggest to Juliet?

• he thinks he will be blamed

• he suggests that Juliet join a covent of nuns

How does Juliet FIRST attempt to kill herself? How does she end up killing herself?

• by kissing Romeo; she thinks there’s still enough poison on his lips to kill her

• then she stabs herself with his dagger

What do Capulet and Montague say they will do in response to their children’s deaths? What has happened to the feud?

• they will each put up a gold statue of each others’ children in memory of them

• the feud will end

Name all people who have died in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.

Mercutio, Tybalt, Paris, Romeo, Juliet, Lady Montague

How many days of the week transpire in the play?

aorund 5.5 days